NEWS
Chisago Lakes crowns King & Queen
The Chisago Lakes homecoming King and Queen were crowned last week, with Jacob Grabow and Elliot Aadland earning the honors. The Wildcats played Friday, September 19 against St. Anthony and won their first game of the year, 28-14. More details on the sports pages.
Wyoming sets max levy at 8 percent
A maximum levy and budget for 2026 was adopted on a 4-1 vote by the Wyoming City Council last week. Linda Nanko Yeager voted no without comment. The public discussion about finalizing Wyoming budget details takes place December 2, at city hall. at 7 p.m. and the sums adopted last …
County keeping levy hike under 5 percent
There were differing opinions among County Board members about when exactly the optimal time was to cut back next year’s budget, so the levy and budget were adopted on a 3-2 vote. Commissioners Montzka and Dunne were ready to enact a minimal levy hike now, which is down about two …
Sunrise Schoolhouse preservation update
Sunday, September 14 some residents of Sunrise Township gathered at the historic Sunrise School House to celebrate the preservation effort. The school house was put up on blocks and prepared for moving to the Almelund Threshing Grounds September 24. The Threshing Company has raised the funds to move forward on …
Apple Festival brings out the best of Almelund
Almelund hosted the annual Apple Festival Sunday. People were treated to all things apple, including hundreds of desserts and the Lions worked the grill. Children had fun taking a step back in time learning various chores. There were free Model T rides and a petting zoo with goats. Music and …
Marion Swanson
Marion J. Swanson, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Encore Assisted Living in North Branch.
Dale E.A. Colberg
With deep sorrow, we share that Dale Edward Alfred Colberg, age 89, of Chisago City, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 due to ongoing health complications. Dale was born on May 21, 1936 to Edward and Alice Colberg in Minneapolis, MN. As a child, Dale grew up …
Wildcats hound Huskies on homecoming, win first game
Players, coaches, referees, concession workers, food trucks, and hundreds of fans braved a steady rain on Homecoming night last Friday, September 18 as the Wildcat football team final put it all together and beat the St. Anthony Village Huskies 28-14 for their first win of the season. Quarterback Kellen Meissner …
